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Plan your trip to New York

Iconic, cosmopolitan and attraction-packed, New York is perhaps one of the United States’ most famous cities. Pick up your Avis hire car from choice of city locations to explore.

The Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, Central Park … a trip to New York is like stepping onto a film set and the opportunities for sightseeing are seemingly limitless.

Art-wise you’re spoilt for choice with the Guggenheim, The Met and MoMA all vying for attention but there are host of smaller museums in the Lower East Side that are worth checking out.

Those in search of a fun family day out may want to consider an afternoon at the American Museum of Natural History, which as well as being packed with exhibitions has a planetarium and IMAX cinema.

Shopping wise there is nowhere like New York for a spot of retail therapy; from small boutiques and vintage shops in SoHo to large department stores such as Bloomingdale’s and Macy’s there’s something to suit every taste and budget.

For a taste of the orient mooch down to Chinatown to sample dim-sum, buy a souvenir from one of the market stalls or simply soak up the atmosphere.

White-knuckle thrills can be had at Coney Island’s iconic Luna Park; ride the famous Cyclone rollercoaster which has been making visitors go weak at the knees since 1927.

As evening approaches there are countless options; enjoy a meal in one of the many restaurants, take in a Broadway show or head to a nightclub and dance till dawn in the city that never sleeps.

Road trips around New York

The US is a vast country with varied landscapes, cosmopolitan cities and incredible beaches. It’s a destination that road trips were made for. So pick up your Avis car hire from a choice of New York locations to explore these nearby attractions.

The Mills at Jersey Gardens America is famous for its malls and shopaholics shouldn’t miss the opportunity to drive for 35 minutes from New York to New Jersey, via the I-78, to check out The Mills at Jersey Gardens. With more than 200 stores all under one roof, a selection of dining options and a 20-screen movie theatre it’s the perfect ‘rainy-day’ option.

Philadelphia If one city just isn’t enough, drive for just under two hours, via the I-95 S, to explore Philadelphia, thought by many to be one of America’s most historic cities. Check out the Philadelphia Museum of Modern Art which features work by big hitters such at Klee and Picasso; take a walk in Fairmont Park – the largest city park in the US; and don’t forget to visit the Liberty Bell, ultimate symbol of American independence.

The Hamptons No north-east US roadtrip is complete without dropping in on The Hamptons. The two-and-a-half-hour pilgrimage from New York on the I-495 or NY-27 E will get you to the up-market seaside resort frequented by affluent Manhattanites. The beaches are the main draw alongside a fine collection of boutiques, restaurants and nightclubs. For visitors who can tear themselves away from their sun-loungers there are a selection of museums including the Parrish Art Museum which features work by local artists such as Jackson Pollock.